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Brooks declares Monroe County 'poised for greatness'

Local Servicemen

rocdocs.democratandchronicle.com — When Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941, five servicemen from Monroe County were among the dead. A half-dozen more gave their lives on D-Day when Allied troops stormed the beaches at Normandy.
RT @DandC: New database: Local servicemen that gave their lives in World War II http://t.co/Ze9pGi0r #ROC

Searching for cash, city eyes parking rates

Are proposed parking rate hikes for #ROC garages too much? "It will cause companies to leave" @DandC http://t.co/sh8rK944

Brooks declares Monroe County 'poised for greatness'

Dee Alexander wins 'W' Award from Rochester Women's Network

Tom Kelley of IDEO delivers insightful keynote speech at Eyes on the Future 2012

blogs.democratandchronicle.com — Today I attended Eyes on the Future, a popular annual summit focusing on how the Greater Rochester region can foster economic growth and vitality. This year's keynote speaker was Tom Kelley, who is a highly dynamic and respected authority on innovation and design.
RT @RocNext: Tom Kelley of IDEO delivers insightful keynote speech at Eyes on the Future 2012 http://t.co/OaEy2vDd @DandC

Fire breaks out at city high school

Live blog: Eli Manning speaks at Press-Radio Club

Seneca Lake chocolate shop to open for season

blogs.democratandchronicle.com — Rue Claire Lavender Farm & Artisan Chocolate in Lodi, Seneca County, will open for the season on May 26. The two-year-old operation sells its own fudge, as well as chocolate truffles from a supplier. Rue Claire's signature item is "lolifudge," or fudge on a stick.

Former pastor admits to sexually abusing teen boy

Raise a toast this Memorial Day holiday

RT @ROCFlavors: http://t.co/NOxPzGVS Low-alcohol #wine can have the flavor punch you're looking for. Stay safe this holiday weekend!

Leo Roth: Eli Manning is no longer 'Peyton's little brother'

Leo Roth: Eli Manning is no longer 'Peyton's little brother'

Leo Roth: "If you don't like Eli Manning, you probably don't like puppies." http://t.co/OF2RzzGg

Leo Roth: Eli Manning is no longer 'Peyton's little brother'

I hope Eli Manning enjoys Rochester. He's headlining the annual Press-Radio Club dinner of champions http://t.co/zw36zz6L via @DandC

Sports Centre board to meet again Friday

Over objections, Henrietta signs off on new Tim Hortons

Degree of difficulty

Four win Young Women of Distinction Awards

Regents consider proposed changes in diploma requirements

Rochester Housing Authority changes election process

Eyes on the Future economic conference will be on Wednesday at St. John Fisher

Rochester Knighthawks revel in latest NLL championship

Cottage Street standoff nets 2 arrests; weapons found in home

Leading architectural firm renews lease downtown

“Help! I need a website!”

blogs.democratandchronicle.com — This is the plea I get most often from entrepreneurs and small businesses. Then they hand me their homemade business card with their clip-art logo and I visibly cringe. I respond to their request with "Why?" This is a tough question for most. They just know that Google helps get business.
[Amanda, you go girl!] @RocNext blog 'Help! I need a website! Without a focus and purpose your site will fail!' http://t.co/cu99Ahg7 @DandC

Irondequoit OKs new boating ordinance

"I suspect there will be some retaliation. ... We've had threats." New boating law OK'd for Lake Ontario @DandC http://t.co/zucQKGA3

Woman robs gas station near her home, police say

RT @LenLaCara: Some days you just gotta wonder. RT @DandC: Woman robs gas station near her home, police say http://t.co/JyENUKhk #ROC

Rochester police taking steps to secure Ontario Beach Park

City promises to control Ontario Beach rowdiness this weekend "but clearly a new long-term strategy is needed" @DandC http://t.co/QwQcHsZs

Two shot on Jay Street

Does document foreshadow MCC move to Kodak?

Cuomo: Ethics commission needs to be free of politics

Lawyer: Laurie Fine files libel lawsuit vs. ESPN

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

blogs.democratandchronicle.com — Top 100! Best of Show! We are surrounded by reviews and challenges everywhere. Did you take the Food List Challenge on Facebook? Squirrel? Really? In the wine world, where hopefully there are no working parts in your wine, how much influence should a review by Consumer Reports have on our wine choices?
I love this wine challenge to try 100 grapes! I didn't know there were more than 100 different grapes. http://t.co/M2T3tOOu #ROCFlavors

Lawyer: Laurie Fine files libel lawsuit vs. ESPN

First Niagara says absorption of HSBC branches is smooth, with few glitches

First Niagara says absorption of HSBC branches is smooth, with few glitches http://t.co/LlbhiJUj

Rochester-area schools grapple with social media

Honor Flight celebrates 1,000 veterans

Conservative Party’s influence extends far beyond its membership

blogs.democratandchronicle.com — About 500 politicos from around Rochester and as far away as Brooklyn converged at the convention center on Friday for one of the largest local fundraisers of the year. But it wasn't for one of the largest political parties.
Monroe County's Conservative Party makes a bigger impact than its small enrollment suggests: http://t.co/5pGr7xst #ROC

Watchdog report: Sports Centre at MCC says it's broke

Did $$ suddenly fall from trees for Monroe Sports Centre? http://t.co/w8SKMX1A via @dandreattaDandC They were broke a few days ago. #ROC

Watchdog report: Sports Centre at MCC says it's broke

Watchdog report: Sports Centre at MCC says it's broke http://t.co/1kkV5yYS via @DandC//UPDATED with reaction from this morning #ROC

Watchdog report: Sports Centre at MCC says it's broke